noun
Meaning 1
Riotous or disorderly behaviour.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Scotland
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randan
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răn′dăn′
noun
Meaning 2
A rowdy celebration; a spree.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Scotland
Examples
- on the randan (also on the randy)
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noun
Meaning 3
The product of a second sifting of meal; the finest part of the bran.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 4
A boat propelled by three oarsmen.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
Etymology
From a conflation of rand (“to storm, rave”) and obsolete random (“impetuosity, force”).
Unknown.